STA honors Quiring with Service to Industry Award

The Saskatchewan Trucking Association (STA) has honored Reg Quiring with the STA Omnitracs Service to Industry Award. The award recognizes leaders who have made exceptional contributions to the trucking industry…

Carriers can invest in future with sustainable energy transition

If a carrier is thinking about transitioning to a sustainable energy source to drive their business forward, the time to dive into it is now. Sylvain Cabanetos, director, business development…

Trucking companies caught between The Rock and a hard place in Newfoundland

Trucking companies in Newfoundland have a lot on their plate besides regular operations. Drivers deal with wind gusts that sometimes exceed 100 km/h on a section of the Trans-Canada Highway…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: ‘Cautious optimism’ returning, Q3 earnings from TFI, Mullen

Trucking conditions continue to improve, according to FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index. That’s largely driven by falling diesel prices, as freight conditions remain tough. Motive notes there is cautious optimism returning…

Non-compliant carriers gaming the system for profit: CTA’s Laskowski

Non-compliant carriers are gaming the system and gaining market share, warned Stephen Laskowski, president of the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA). He observed that the government is not taking the issue…

Isaac taps AI to take guesswork out of fuel mileage through Fuel Equivalent

Isaac Instruments is leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to bring new data products to its customers, which the company says will provide operational improvements and a quick return…

Isaac Instruments user conference explores top industry concerns, economy

The realities of a prolonged trucking recession were reflected in the latest Top Industry Issues survey conducted by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), with the driver shortage falling to…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Trailer orders concerning, but spot market turning for the better

The trailer order season started weak, “well below expectations,” according to one industry forecaster, causing concerns about the remainder of 2024 and into next year. There’s mounting evidence that cash-strapped…

Economic conditions are top concern among trucking execs

The economic outlook was top of mind for fleet executives attending the American Trucking Associations Management Conference & Exhibition. And it emerged, for the second consecutive year, as the top…

ATA’s Costello feels a return to normal is in the cards in 2025

A return to “normal” is likely in store for the North American trucking industry over the next year, an environment the industry hasn’t experienced since before the pandemic. Bob Costello,…

ATA leader addresses environmental regs, union thuggery, nuclear verdicts

In his 10th Management Conference & Exhibition speech as president and chief executive officer of the American Trucking Associations (ATA), Chris Spear said the association must be prepared to work…

Dragonfly Energy unveils IntelLigence smart battery technology for heavy-duty trucking

Dragonfly Energy introduced its Dragonfly IntelLigence patent-pending technology that provides real-time system monitoring and app-based connectivity, enhancing visibility and control over battery performance for fleets and…

Canadian sales tax on intercompany truck and equipment leases

It is common for commercial trucking businesses to have trucks and equipment owned by one holding corporation that is leased to a different but related operating corporation. This structure may…

ECONOMIC TRUCKING TRENDS: Class 8 orders jump, step taken to reduce internal trade barriers

Class 8 orders doubled in September, as fleets began lining up for 2025 build slots. However, demand remains at replacement levels in the face of a freight market that continues…

HDA Truck Pride launches new membership level

HDA Truck Pride, provider of parts and services to the commercial vehicle aftermarket, launched a new MOHD membership level. The MOHD membership level is pivotal in…